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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

BW~The CITIZEN. with latest Associa-
ted Press Dispatches will be found
regularly at all hotels and pews-stands
in the citv. When the supply may be
exhausted at those places, call at the
office
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
HE is ASSIGNED TO sEV.
ERAL COMMITTEES.
GROWN PRINCE WORSE
AGAgN-HURRIED cox.
SULTATIONS.
Noble English Roman CathO.
lies Refuse to Sign the Ad-
dress to Mgr PersicO.
The Crown Prince Worse.

Iby teIesraTh to the AsheTille CitIs0n.l
VIENNA. Dec. 14-Dispatches re-
ceivsd here report that the condi-
tion of the German Crown Princes
throat has suddenly become worse.
and that a special medical consul
tation has been called 1T San Reno.
This. the report says. explains DIR.
Mackenzios hurried departure from
England.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
PRIZE GERMAN BlTTERs.

This splendid tonic, sure, steady and
faithful Iemedy for all nervous debility,
for sale at Jones' Pioneer Bar-strictly
for medical purposes.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
DIFFICULTY AT TURNPIKE.

DIFFICULTY AT IURNPIKE.
A rumor reached us last night of a
difficulty at Turnpike yesterday even
ing, in which some shooting was in
dulged in, but We could hear none of
the particulars. DIR. Burroughs was
hastily summoned, and responded
promptly. We hope no one was Sc
riously damaged.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

For TIE HOLIDAYS
Fins Confectionery, Fruits, Imported
and Domestic CT, ,ars.
at LEVY's, 80 Eagle Block.
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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

LOuRC L. C n NJ. W III DS llSIu ~
night at j O'Clock. Business of impor-
tance and work in the w. NJ. Degree.
Brethren cordially invited.
By oyder of the W.. M.
The two State Rep, blican Executive
Committees which have just met in Raj
eigh have called State Republican Con-
vention to meet in Raleigh on the 9th oi
June next. The call is addressed TO
Republican voters and to all others,
without regard to past political afilia,
ton, difference, or action, who favor a
protective tariff, the repeal of the inter
nal revenue taxes, the Blair educational
bill, the immediate repeal of the present
county government system, untrammeled
registration, free vote, and a fair count,
the modification Of the present road
laws; who oppose the passage and en-
forcement of the no-fence system; who
favor the abolition of the penitentiarY
and the employment OF convicts on the
public roads. 4 II people who are of this
mind are called upon to. act together
uEon the call" Nearly all members of
the committee said Blaine would not get
a vote next yesr from North Carolina
for the nomination. John Sherman g
b2r'l is larger than Blaine's we believe.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

Stop that cough, by the use Of Ayers
Cherry Pectorai-the Bes- specific ever
known for all diseases OF the throat and
lungs. 1t will socthe THE rough feeling
in your throat, give the vocal organs
flexibility and vitality, and enable you to
breathe and speak clearly. t2
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
.NEW STYLES.

STERLING SILVER-NEw STYLES.
In Silver Spoons, Ladies', Butter Knlv-
o., Coffee Spoons, etc also silver jewelry
the latest styles j1st in, all new and
choice. We carry large stock bought
direct of the NAL and offer lowe prices
at LAWS, opposite Post Office
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
Weather Indications.

North Carolina-Slightly warmer, rain
Oasterly winds, light to fresh in interior,
fresh to brisk On coast.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

A LARGE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE LOT OF
GOODS SUITABLE FOR USEFUL CHRISTMAS
GIFTS. H. REDWOOD & Co.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

WEEK OF PRAYER AND SKLF- DENIAL
WOMEN's MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
In compliance with the urgent call of
the Women's Board of Missions to OBJ
serve this week as one of united prayer,
and self denial in the interest of our
work, the ladies of the NJ. f. Church,
South will hold daily services in church >
between the hours of and o'clock, o.
m. The ladies of other churches are
most. cordially invited to attend these
meetings.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

Mr.. J. J. Hooker of the Webster bar,
has gone to his old home in Chatham
county to spend the holidays.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
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To THE LADIES.

To THE LADIES.
Within the next two weeks we will
close out the remainder Of goods in stock
at tirst cost. This is rare opportunity
to purchase fresh goods and millinery at
a sacrifice. Respectfully,
dot J. L. WILKtE,
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

A fresh LOT of Malaga grapes and Pa
manca oranges just in at Cool. & La.
barbe's, No, 60, North Maik st,
Earge stock of Woolen Dress Goods
and Black Silks just IN,
at WHIrLoOKis.
Large and varied stock of WJolen and
Merino Under wear for Ladies, Misses
and Gentlemen. at WHITLoCK's.
You want to see that 5000 Goat Bet.
ton Shoe OF J. o. Howell's.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
That Miss Jones is a rice-looking CIR
isn't she2"
TWENTY PER CENT OFF.

Our energetic Young jeweler. Burt
Denison is determined that, despite the
tightness of The money market, the peo-
pie sha!, buy iewelry for presents.
AccordnlslS until after the holidays be
will sci! goods a ttrenty per cent. Of from
usual prlceH. All goods marked in plain
figures. No rails ng in the price to meet
the discount.
Every purchaser of ten dollars worth
of goods is entitled to a chance at the
beautiful mechanical clock valued at $35.
Don't miss the place.
BURT DENIsON's,
No. IS Pettou Avenue.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
SIIAD,

SHAD,
The first of the season, were served
up by Turner yesterday, received
from Charleston. This is an earlv
appearance on our coast.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

Nervous debility, premature
decline Of power in either sex, speedily
aud permanently cured. Large book, I0
cents in stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main streotI
Butfiio, n. y. d&WIw
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

Meersehaum Pipes. Cigar and Cigarette
Holder, At importers cost, Fine line
Wood and Brier Pipes, Cigar and Cigar
cite Cases, at LEvY's, 80 Eagle Block.
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Delicious California pears at Cook d
Labarbes, No %, North Main st.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

A LARGE AND VERY An
GOODS SUITABLE FOR Ufe Gu mlngs, n
GIFTS. "a"S E
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

mo RENT OR SALE,
HoIse on Cherry street, small stable on LOT,
Enquire of F r. Grant at D0nbledsv q SCORE
dec IA d2t&SundaY1t
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
VNAKE TIME BY TIE FoRELocK-

. All who wish to be supplied with the best
norfolk Oysters for Christmas are now urged to
leaVe their orders with TURNER et once. SuE-
hcient supplies will not be on hand for ali with
out orders in advance. Give them at once
urncr will also or er for those wishing them
LYNN HAVEN BAY Oysters. Call on
dec ii DIT TUREER
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
To GoUR INTEREST,

10 OUR INTEREST.
We are determined to have 4 big ruah
for holiday goods from now until Christ
ma: We are selling great many now
and expect to sell a great many more.
From now until Christmas We will allow
a discount of Is per cent. off regular
prices on all goods in explanation, If an
article is marked to sell for $l,OO the
price will be 50 cents, and if it is marked
5000 it will be $4.25. Our prices are all
marked low, but we will make the above
liberal discount for the benefit OF our
customers. We have large assortment
of solid silver and plated ware, watches
OF every description. diamonds, fine lew.
cry, gold md silver headed canes and
umbrellas, novelties in clocks, &c, &c,
All purchases will be engraved free of
charge, and for every purchase of So
worth "f goods we give chance at q fine
French China Tea Set which will be
given away the dav after I hristmas. Our
sssortment contains something nice and
desirable for everybody while our prices
are on scale to put these nice goods
within the reach of all.
Lanes JEwELRY STORE,
DIT South Main street.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

ny tetes -aph to tho A.hevine Citizen.

FBy telcs aph to tho A>heville Citizen.
ST. LoUI,, Dee 14-F!o:r weaker
wheat lower. No . ca8', 50; Nav S3s
corn cash 49,; oats cash 30 whiskey
steady l05.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IA. Flour steady
whea!, southern, quiet, red, S8a9I; west
rrn. towel; 'rn, Southern, easier, white
54a3.
That Miss Jones is a rice-looking girl
isn't she?"
- Yes, and she'd be the belle of the
town If it wasn't for one thing"
"What's that?"
She has catarrh So bad it is unp;eas
ant TO be near her. She has tried a doz
en- things and nothing helps her. an
sory, for l like her, bnt that doesn't
make it any less diSagreeatha Tor one &c
be around her"
Now if she had used Dr. Sa!e's atarrll
Remedy, there would have ben nothing
of the Kind said, fos it will cnre catarrh
every time. l&w1w
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

Oysters served in every shape at Tur-
ner BrOnson's after the Sth inst. The
I'vers of this delicious article will re-
men.ber this fact. If
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

4 regular communication Of AsheVlIIe
Lodge F.. & A. M. will be held to-
night at :! O'Clock. Business of impor-
tance and work in the w. NJ Degree.
Brethren cordially invited.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
important Notice.

We have Just received several carloads Of
LYKEN VALLEY RED ASH HARD COAL
the finest AMI most eeono nical coal in America
We also handle LUMP SOFT, STOVE and
CHESTNUT by wholesale and retail.
We make special lou price Or. Chestnut C0al,
having reduced the price in last three tS) days,
J Notwithstanding, hard coal has been steadily
advancing for past three mouths.
Orders by mail receive prompt attention, also
can be left at Powell d SRiders store.
TELEPHONE No. SO.
Office and Yard at old depot.
ASHEVILLE ICE AND COAL co.
ID DEMOVED.
DR.. F. 7. Meriwether has removed his ONCE and
residence to No % RIilev street.
Office hours: ga. NJ to 10 A. NJ
1P. n. to3P NJ
Up, NJ. to 8 P. NJ
Telephone No. IS.
Calls may be left at Lyons, Grants and Wood
cocE'S drug stores. dec 10 dR
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
COMPOUND OxYGENy
DTS. HARGAN & GATCHELL
0EF1CE In Eagle Block, CO .2sGfn 81.
ASHEVlLLE, NJ. G.

Compound Oxygen inhaled, IN connection
vita medicated Balsam Napor, cures Consump-
tion, Asthma, Bronchitis, Gas-l CGtarrh, Sore
Throat. Loss of Voice, Diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, Bladder, and ELL diseases depending on
impure or Impoverished blood
1t c'lres Rheumatism when everything else
fails
1t is the only remedy that will permanently
sure Chronic Nasal CataTrh. IfyCu suffer from
this iOathsOme and dangerous disease come to
49, 1iCs Eif-l III gate 81 t-Catrsen:. 1t will
cuN you, no matter how long you have st7iIcled.
NOkharge for consultation.
There is no statement in the above which is
not 81, ictly true-you may rely upon every word.
We can prove all and more.
Ii we believe your case incurable, we will
rark.y tell you So We do not wish to treat you
1--WE cannot help you.
We a $50 treat all diseases of the Rectum, or
.oWet Bowels, such as HemorrhOids (Plles), Fis-
sure istula, Prolapsus, etc. The treatment is
always successful, and nearly always painless.
We eur without the use of the knife, and in
lew Us. 10 Lose of time from busint IS or pleas
are.
OFFICE OF TIE N-oRLD,"O
NEW YORK, May 10, 1857. :
lin the fall OF 1856 was in such poor health
that l was obliged to cancel all OF my lecture
engagements for the winter, and to give up writ
ns for a time went to Asheville and placed
NY lnder the care ofDTs Hargan and Gatchell.
c. luing their treatment / improved in
heal pd strength. GAINING 20 POUNDS of flesh;
and better than have for years.
l regard their oxygen treatment as being OF
great value; they, themselves, are gentlemen of
skill, and worthy of the confidence OF the public.
BILL NYE.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
PROGRAMME

Let prayer be made for this mission
and its missionaries, remembering all by
name, and their work as follows:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15-ISDIAS NIssJoH
Altscogce-Harrell Institute and its
teachers.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15

AMAs GooDe.
See the big line d! Holiday Goods at
Morgan's Bookstore. div
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
HOME TREATMENT,

We manufacture the Compound Oxygen, and
ship /. to all parts of the country, even to the
eacih Coast. We send apparatus and chemicals
blast two months for Sl2. This is as valuable
Akthe Office treatment.
The wonderful curative results obtained with
ais treatment is astonishing even to us.
" g0U tCish TO learn Of this treatment and our
isecss an the Cure Of CrORic Diseases, Jrite cGL
h1r' :'nSTdted book explaining treatment free.
DRs. HARGAN & GATCHELL,
II Main Street, Asheville, n. C.
In: Q 3-daMtf
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-12-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

pLEAsANT PRIVATE BOARD.
May be had in a pleasant and convenient part
OF the city. Apply at A GROVE ST.
nOy "a dtt
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-08
THE POLICE GUN.
Description of Weapon Which Shoots
1000 Shots u Minute.

Description of Weapon Which Shoots
1000 Shots u Minute.
DR.. T. j. Calling. the inventor of the
famous gun which bears his name. has
invented another instrument Of de-
struction which he calls the Police
Gun" 1t was on exhibition recently.
An interested group of army officers
and newspaper men studied its mech
ansm and listened to the inventor
explanation of its virtues. 1t is a
brass gun. weighing seventy-eight
pounds, and is mounted on tripod.
he whole arrangement weighing only
149 pounds. 1t is capable of firing ono
thousand shots minute. The general
working principle of the gun is the
same rs that of the gun which bears
Dr. Cuttings name and is SO widely
known. The improvement is in the
method of loading In the police gun
magazine holding sixty-two cart
ridges and looking like the hopper on
II corn-sheller set up on one end. at
right angles on the top of the brass bar
rel. The turning Of the handle by the
cannoneer drops the cartridges into six
revolving barrels within the cannon.
AS the barrel revolvcs lock with
spiral spring catches each cartridge
and small needle in the lock strikes
the percussion cap, exploding it. The
next instant an extra claw clutches the
empty shell and following spiral
groove it is dislodged from the gun.
When one magazine IS empty another
stands ready to take its place. AS
the empty shells fall in stream from
the orifice it looks for all the world like
IL country corn-shelier. with the de-
nuded cobs dropping to the floor as
the farm hand turns the crank. BY
long lever he cannonecr can with his
left hand change the range on the gun.
shoot up or down or sideways. while
his right hand he turns the crank that
Puts the stream of cartridges in motion.
I'VE can clean the streets of mob
and housetops rs WE'LL said DR.. Cat
ling. peaceful looking old gentleman
with spectacles and snowy beard.
The gun will kill man mile off.
though one thousand yards is the best
range. We don't want to see our
cities overrun by mob as was Pitts
burgh. Why, no man would stand in
range of that gun. If he did he would
be foolish. to say the leas:. IN y
Letter.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-08
WHO is YOUR F7iEND7

Simple the question, though fraught with a
meaning
Deeper than lies on the surface OF speech;
Daily we hear it from those who would sell
dom
Venture another's ones taste to impeach.
Yet il It's true that our honor and standing
On the companions around us depend,
o. bow important to each the inquiry,
Spoken SO carelessly: "Who is your
f.icnd!'
"who is your fricndT' Is he worthy your
friendship!
Upright and honest? purehearted and
true?
Born with hatred Of all that is evil.
Pledged all that's noble apd good to pur-
Worthy the trust that in him you're repos
ing
Faithful to censurc AMI swift to comrnens?
O, with what pleasure and PRIDE you can an
swer
When you are questioned thus: "W-ho is
your friend?'
"Who IS your frienG:' Is he somewhat be-
meath you:
Vulgar and vicious: or caring r naueht
Save the mean tri:ies or life and unworthy
or your affection, so purposely sought:
Vain 5 your effort to raise rim, but surely
Down to his level each day you descend.
DiuShirg with shame, while your conscience
still whispers,
Mournfully, scornfully: "Who is your
frcnd!'
"who is your fr,endr' Be he Croesus or Colin,
See that his record is stainless and pure;
Goodness and greatness Of SOU should attract
YOU;
Wealth and high station be slow to allure,
Wise be your choice OF your daily conpan-
ions:
Only on merit affection expend:
Then shall your life, by richer unfolding
Answer the inquiry: WHO is your frend|'
Our Youth.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-08

| heart there was norest. Poor Nathan had
| outraged all his ideas Of manhood. and he
| seated himself, now self-branded as mo
count" and O coward. In his abasemsnt
bis soul went out to the child in his arms,
| and for one bitter, dsspairing moment he
reveled in his degradation. He kissed the
boy over and over again, pressed the curly
head closer to his face, and twining the
! arms around his neck. 1t was a moment
of passion, but it was the passion most
| natural to Nathan's heart.
The dawn was coming, and he must go.
He crossed the stile and went toward the
house. A light was burning in the win
dow, for Ezra was keeping an anxious
watch within and without. Nathan
knocked boldly at the door, and had not
long to wait; in an instant Ezra stood in
the doorway, before him.
flyers Baby"
1t was soon over; Nathan and Baby had
parted. The boy was in his fathers arms
and Nathan was alone again.
cam you brung Jim, Natban-youw
Nathan backed down the steps into the
yard; but Ezra held out his hand and
said:
''Come in, Nathan, they's sump'n'
want to say to yer"
mo, they amt nothin' I want o. you
now, Ezra, 'cept to asst if Mis- Sta1ford's
agoing to git we'll agin."
He was leaning dejectedlv against the
bannisters of the porch, and Ezra could
see the palor Of his face in the early morn
ing light.
Eyes, 1 reckon she will no,v, Nathan.
Come in a Bit"
Ezra stopped and kissed his boy, and
Nathan turned in bitter loneliness from
the sight.
mo, not me-" he answered. "I'm
agoin' now, an remember Ezra, Pm a.
hatm' YOU jest as bad as ever done. This
amt no peace-makin' twixt you am me.
Yo' boys hyer, and mines yonder-that's
the difference betwiXt us; an reckon
that's bout the way hit'll stay till Pm a.
lavin' by Harry"
''Nathan, come backw
BuG he was gone The day for the reap
ing IN the melon field had dawned, and
each man must be about his own business.
Helen +. EeRdricE, in ". Y. Independent
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1887-12-08
A DRUNKEN CAPTAIN.
Whisky Causes the Wreck of a Propell,
and the Loss of Fifsy Lives.

Whisky Causes the Wreck of Propeller
and the Loss of Fifsy Lives.
One more disaster may be put down
to the account of Intoxicating liquor.
The propeller Vernon" that carried
fifty victims to sudden death in Lake
Michigan. Nigh have lived through
the storm that wrecked her, despite
her faulty construction, had Captain
Thorp. her master, been SOBER He
has been for some time notorious
drunkard. Edgar a. Hall, brother of
the second engineer of the ''Vernon,"
says that Thorp once had IN attack of
delirium tremens while on top of the
pilot house. A prominent wholesale
merchant told Hall that during one
trip Thorp was drunk the entire time
the merchant was on the boat. Two
ladies who arrived in Chicago Septem-
Der 3, on the Vernon" state that
Captain Thorp was drunk during the
entire trip.
Axel Stone, the sole survivor of the
disaster, says:
1.-The captain was drunk most of the
time. and he was very drunk when we
left Cheboygan last week. While we
were coming through the straits the
second mate said to him: Sober up,
you drunken beast, and take care of
this boat and the people, The cap
tain told him to go to -. was in
No % fhr>
word that was said. Friday night,
which was the night that the steamer
was lost, the captain was as drunk us
ever saw him, and he kept taking II
drink every little while from bottle
that he carried in his coat pocket. l
guess that is why the first mate staid
on deck all of the time. He knew that
the captain was so drunk that he didn't
hardly know what he was about, and
was probably afraid the captain would
do something foolish. Ii the captain
had been sober don't believe the YES
sci would have been lost, for any sober
man would have turned back when he
saw how badly she acted in the biz
sea-"
Captains Sullivan and Higgins. the
first and second mates. were expert
encod sea captains. and had not the
drunken Captain Thorpe been in COM
mand. marine authorities are strongly
of the opinion that the steamer would
still be afoat. When the steamer left
Cheboy gan she was loaded, ut the
drunken captains demand. until her
deck was but siT inches above water
line. She was loaded so heavily that
her forward gangways could not be
closed, and when the sea began rum
ming the waves washed through the
gangways into the boat. Stone says
he suggested the boat be lighted by
lighted by throwing over part of the
cargo. but the drunken captain an
swered him with an oath.
This matter of drunkenness is no
body's business but the drinkers. No
one is injured except the man who
drinks. So say many people who pro-
TESS to be good Temperance men,
Wisconsin, ProbibitiOnist.